Say yes

"Yes, ma'am," you say.

The principal narrows her eyes as a nasty smile comes across her face.

"Recite them," she says.

"Uh... Wear the uniform, don't sneak out, don't back talk, don't... do ****?"

"I knew it!" she cries suddenly. "I knew you were a liar as soon as I saw you! I want you to bend over the desk and I'll show you what this school does with liars with a paddling!"

"That can't be legal!" you say.

"Bend over the desk or they'll be hell to pay."